Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Is it illegal for a paralegal that works for an attorney to give free legal advice to people in the neighborhood concerning their court cases and how to avoid legal problems when they want to do illegal things?
Asked on 1/29/13, 9:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio
Craig Epifanio, P.A.
Absolutely. It is considered the unlicensed practice of law, and it is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years prison.
Answered on 1/29/13, 3:12 pm
Eric Trabin
Lucid Legal, PLLC
Yes. The providing of legal advice by a non-lawyer is called the unlicensed practice of law and it is illegal.
Answered on 1/30/13, 1:53 pm
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